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Dumping/Building content from your own data (Using GodMode9)!

Just as the title explains, this guide will be for the end user, explaining how to dump files, games, or even system titles from your own system/data. This is important because you can archive files and games that otherwise will be ignored. This guide does not explain how to dump NTR Cartridges, and is exclusively for Nintendo 3DS content.
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Boot9Strap


This guide assumes that you have already installed Boot9Strap (which will be referred to as B9S for the remainder of this guide). If you do not have B9S installed, then you have to choose between two options:
  1. Update to B9S using this guide.
  2. Figure out how to convert these steps to your current exploit.
At the very least, you need to be able to launch ARM9 payloads on your Nintendo 3DS System. If you refuse to install B9S then you cannot blame me for any damage done to your system.

Please make sure that you are using the latest release of B9S before continuing with this guide to ensure full compatibility. If you need to update or are not sure, follow the steps here.

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Custom Firmware


This guide will be written assuming that you are on [TOPIC=473930]Luma3DS[/TOPIC] Custom Firmware (which will be referred to as CFW for the remainder of this guide). This CFW allows for easy chainloading of payloads, which is currently unavailable in other B9S compatible CFW. If other CFW get supported in the future, this guide will be updated to support those.

If you do not have Luma3DS, follow the steps described by this guide to install Luma3DS.

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GodMode9


According to GodMode9's GitHub page:
GodMode9 is a full access file browser for the Nintendo 3DS console, giving you access to your SD card, to the FAT partitions inside your SysNAND and EmuNAND and to basically anything else. Among other functionality (see below), you can copy, delete, rename files and create folders.

GodMode9 is the only tool we will be using for this process of dumping/building content, so it is a requirement. Download the latest release from here and follow these steps:
  1. Extract the GodMode9 ZIP file you just downloaded to a safe place on your PC.
  2. Copy the GodeMode9.firm file to: SD:/luma/payloads/
  3. Copy the "gm9" folder to the root of the SD card.
Once that is finished, you are now ready to move on to the next section!

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Dumping/Building CIA Files
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Dumping/Converting a CTR Cartridge


This section is for dumping/converting a CTR cartridge to a CIA file.
Before continuing, make sure you have the following:
  • Luma3DS CFW
  • GodMode9.firm in SD:/luma/payloads/
  • A physical CTR Cartridge
Follow these steps to dump your CTR cartridge:
  1. Turn your Nintendo 3DS System on whilst holding the 'Start' button.
  2. If you have more than just 'GodMode9.firm' in your SD:/luma/payloads folder, you should be greeted by the Luma3DS chainloader. (if not continue to Step 4).
  3. Select 'GodMode9' in the Chainloader menu and press 'A'
  4. GodMode9 should now be loading.
  5. Make sure you have your CTR cartridge inserted into your system, and then scroll down to '[C:] GAMECART' and press 'A'
  6. Select the .trim.3ds file and press 'A' to open up the file menu on the bottom screen.
  7. Select 'Copy to 0:/gm9/out'
  8. The cartridge dump will be saved to 'SD:/gm9/out/' and it is already trimmed to it's smallest size possible.
Follow these steps to dump and convert your CTR cartridge:
  1. Turn your Nintendo 3DS System on whilst holding the 'Start' button.
  2. If you have more than just 'GodMode9.firm' in your SD:/luma/payloads folder, you should be greeted by the Luma3DS chainloader. (if not continue to Step 4).
  3. Select 'GodMode9' in the Chainloader menu and press 'A'
  4. GodMode9 should now be loading.
  5. Make sure you have your CTR cartridge inserted into your system, and then scroll down to '[C:] GAMECART' and press 'A'.
  6. Select the .trim.3ds file and press 'A' to open up the file menu on the bottom screen.
  7. Select 'NCSD image options...' and press 'A'
  8. Scroll down to 'Build CIA from file' and press 'A'
  9. The CIA will be built and saved to 'SD:/gm9/out/<titleid>.cia'
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Dumping an Installed SD Title


This section is for dumping apps installed to the SD card to CIA files.
Before continuing, make sure you have the following:
  • Luma3DS CFW
  • GodMode9.firm in SD:/luma/payloads/
Follow these steps to dump your installed SD title to a CIA:
  1. Turn your Nintendo 3DS System on whilst holding the 'Start' button.
  2. If you have more than just 'GodMode9.firm' in your SD:/luma/payloads folder, you should be greeted by the Luma3DS chainloader. (if not continue to Step 4).
  3. Select 'GodMode9' in the Chainloader menu and press 'A'
  4. GodMode9 should now be loading.
  5. Select '[A:] SYSNAND SD' and press 'A'
  6. Select the 'title' directory and press 'A'
  7. Press 'R' and 'A' to open the directory menu on the bottom screen.
  8. Select 'Search for titles' and press 'A'.
  9. If your search results do not contain the title you are searching for, follow these steps (otherwise continue to step 10):
    1. Follow these steps to get your TitleID Low.
    2. Select one of three directories and press 'A':
      • 00040000 for full games
      • 0004000e for updates
      • 0004008c for DLC
    3. Select the directory that matches your TitleID Low and press 'A'.
    4. Go into the 'content' directory.
    5. Highlight the .tmd file and press 'A' to open the file menu on the bottom screen.
    6. Continue to step 11.
  10. Select the title you want and press 'A' to open the file menu on the bottom screen.
  11. Select 'TMD file options...'
  12. Select 'Build CIA (standard)'
  13. The .cia file will be saved to 'SD:/gm9/out/'
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Dumping a System Title


This section is for dumping system titles to CIA files.
Before continuing, make sure you have the following:
  • Luma3DS CFW
  • GodMode9.firm in SD:/luma/payloads/
Follow these steps to dump your system title to a CIA:
  1. Turn your Nintendo 3DS System on whilst holding the 'Start' button.
  2. If you have more than just 'GodMode9.firm' in your SD:/luma/payloads folder, you should be greeted by the Luma3DS chainloader. (if not continue to Step 4).
  3. Select 'GodMode9' in the Chainloader menu and press 'A'
  4. GodMode9 should now be loading.
  5. Scroll down and select '[1:] SYSNAND CTRNAND' and press 'A'
  6. Select the 'title' directory and press 'A'
  7. Press 'R' and 'A' to open the directory menu on the bottom screen.
  8. Select 'Search for titles' and press 'A'.
  9. If your search results do not contain the title you are searching for, follow these steps (otherwise continue to step 10):
    1. Follow these steps to get your TitleID High and TitleID Low.
    2. Select the directory that matches your TitleID High and press 'A'.
    3. Select the directory that matches your TitleID Low and press 'A'.
    4. Go into the 'content' directory.
    5. Highlight the .tmd file and press 'A' to open the file menu on the bottom screen.
    6. Continue to step 11.
  10. Select the title you want and press 'A' to open the file menu on the bottom screen.
  11. Select 'TMD file options...'
  12. Select 'Build CIA (standard)'
  13. The .cia file will be saved to 'SD:/gm9/out/'
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Dumping Files from Archives
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Dumping Files from a CIA File


This section is for dumping files/content from a built CIA file.
Note: This allows the user to dump all available files to dump. This means that you can dump the romfs.bin, exefs.bin, or even specific files (if they are available).
Before continuing, make sure you have the following:
  • Luma3DS CFW
  • GodMode9.firm in SD:/luma/payloads/
  • The chosen CIA file(s) on the SD card.
Follow these steps to dump specific files from CIA files:
  1. Turn your Nintendo 3DS System on whilst holding the 'Start' button.
  2. If you have more than just 'GodMode9.firm' in your SD:/luma/payloads folder, you should be greeted by the Luma3DS chainloader. (if not continue to Step 4).
  3. Select 'GodMode9' in the Chainloader menu and press 'A'
  4. GodMode9 should now be loading.
  5. Select '[0:] SDCARD' and press 'A'
  6. Locate the CIA file you have chosen to dump files from.
  7. Select the before mentioned file and press 'A' to open the file menu on the bottom screen.
  8. Select 'CIA image options...' and press 'A'
  9. Select 'Mount image to drive'
  10. You will now be inside of the mounted CIA file. Locate the file you want to dump and press 'A' to open the file menu on the bottom screen.
  11. Select 'Copy to 0:gm9/out' to dump the file.
  12. The file(s) has been saved to 'SD:/gm9/out/'
Follow these steps to dump all contents from a CIA file:
  1. Back up your 'SD:/gm9/out/' folder before starting this process, and then delete it or its contents. This is to keep the dumped content organized.
  2. Turn your Nintendo 3DS System on whilst holding the 'Start' button.
  3. If you have more than just 'GodMode9.firm' in your SD:/luma/payloads folder, you should be greeted by the Luma3DS chainloader. (if not continue to Step 5).
  4. Select 'GodMode9' in the Chainloader menu and press 'A'
  5. GodMode9 should now be loading.
  6. Select '[0:] SDCARD' and press 'A'
  7. Locate the CIA file you have chosen to dump files from.
  8. Select the before mentioned file and press 'A' to open the file menu on the bottom screen.
  9. Select 'CIA image options...' and press 'A'
  10. Select 'Mount image to drive'
  11. You will now be inside of the mounted CIA file.
  12. Press 'L' and '→' to select all files.
  13. Press 'A' (on a file not a directory) to open the file menu on the bottom screen.
  14. Select 'Copy to 0:/gm9/out' and press 'A'
  15. The content will be saved to 'SD:/gm9/out/'
  16. Copy the 'SD:/gm9/out/' to another (safe) location and then restore the backup you made at the beginning of this process.
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Dumping Files from an Installed SD Title


This section is fordumping files/content from an installed SD title.
Note: This allows the user to dump all available files to dump. This means that you can dump the romfs.bin, exefs.bin, or even specific files (if they are available).
Before continuing, make sure you have the following:
  • Luma3DS CFW
  • GodMode9.firm in SD:/luma/payloads/
Follow these steps to dump specific files from installed SD titles:
  1. Turn your Nintendo 3DS System on whilst holding the 'Start' button.
  2. If you have more than just 'GodMode9.firm' in your SD:/luma/payloads folder, you should be greeted by the Luma3DS chainloader. (if not continue to Step 4).
  3. Select 'GodMode9' in the Chainloader menu and press 'A'
  4. GodMode9 should now be loading.
  5. Select '[A:] SYSNAND SD' and press 'A'
  6. Select the 'title' directory and press 'A'
  7. Press 'R' and 'A' to open the directory menu on the bottom screen.
  8. Select 'Search for titles' and press 'A'.
  9. If your search results do not contain the title you are searching for, follow these steps (otherwise continue to step 10):
    1. Follow these steps to get your TitleID Low.
    2. Select one of three directories and press 'A':
      • 00040000 for full games
      • 0004000e for updates
      • 0004008c for DLC
    3. Select the directory that matches your TitleID Low and press 'A'.
    4. Go into the 'content' directory.
    5. Continue to step 12.
  10. Select the title you want and press 'A' to open the file menu on the bottom screen.
  11. Select 'Open containing folder' and press 'A'.
  12. Select the largest .app file and press 'A' to open the file menu on the bottom screen.
  13. Select 'NCCH image options...' and press 'A'
  14. Select 'Mount image to drive' and press 'A'
  15. You will now be in the mounted .app file. Find the file you want to dump and press 'A' to open the file menu on the bottom screen.
  16. Select 'Copy to 0:/gm9/out' and press 'A'
  17. The file has been saved to 'SD:/gm9/out/'
Follow these steps to dump all contents from an installed SD title:
  1. Back up your 'SD:/gm9/out/' folder before starting this process, and then delete it or its contents. This is to keep the dumped content organized.
  2. Turn your Nintendo 3DS System on whilst holding the 'Start' button.
  3. If you have more than just 'GodMode9.firm' in your SD:/luma/payloads folder, you should be greeted by the Luma3DS chainloader. (if not continue to Step 4).
  4. Select 'GodMode9' in the Chainloader menu and press 'A'
  5. GodMode9 should now be loading.
  6. Select '[A:] SYSNAND SD' and press 'A'
  7. Select the 'title' directory and press 'A'
  8. Press 'R' and 'A' to open the directory menu on the bottom screen.
  9. Select 'Search for titles' and press 'A'.
  10. If your search results do not contain the title you are searching for, follow these steps (otherwise continue to step 11):
    1. Follow these steps to get your TitleID Low.
    2. Select one of three directories and press 'A':
      • 00040000 for full games
      • 0004000e for updates
      • 0004008c for DLC
    3. Select the directory that matches your TitleID Low and press 'A'.
    4. Go into the 'content' directory.
    5. Continue to step 13.
  11. Select the title you want and press 'A' to open the file menu on the bottom screen.
  12. Select 'Open containing folder' and press 'A'.
  13. Select the largest .app file and press 'A' to open the file menu on the bottom screen.
  14. Select 'NCCH image options...' and press 'A'
  15. Select 'Mount image to drive' and press 'A'
  16. You will now be in the mounted .app file.
  17. Press 'L' and '→' to select all files.
  18. Press 'A' (on a file not a directory) to open the file menu on the bottom screen.
  19. Select 'Copy to 0:/gm9/out' and press 'A'
  20. The content will be saved to 'SD:/gm9/out/'
  21. Copy the 'SD:/gm9/out/' to another (safe) location and then restore the backup you made at the beginning of this process.
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Dumping Files from System Titles


This section is for dumping files/content from a system title.
Note: This allows the user to dump all available files to dump. This means that you can dump the romfs.bin, exefs.bin, or even specific files (if they are available).
Before continuing, make sure you have the following:
  • Luma3DS CFW
  • GodMode9.firm in SD:/luma/payloads/
Follow these steps to dump specific files from system titles:
  1. Turn your Nintendo 3DS System on whilst holding the 'Start' button.
  2. If you have more than just 'GodMode9.firm' in your SD:/luma/payloads folder, you should be greeted by the Luma3DS chainloader. (if not continue to Step 4).
  3. Select 'GodMode9' in the Chainloader menu and press 'A'
  4. GodMode9 should now be loading.
  5. Select '[1:] SYSNAND CTRNAND' and press 'A'.
  6. Select the 'title' directory and press 'A'.
  7. Press 'R' and 'A' to open the directory menu on the bottom screen.
  8. Select 'Search for titles' and press 'A'.
  9. If your search results do not contain the title you are searching for, follow these steps (otherwise continue to step 10):
    1. Follow these steps to get your TitleID High and TitleID Low.
    2. Select the directory that matches your TitleID High and press 'A'.
    3. Select the directory that matches your TitleID Low and press 'A'.
    4. Select the 'content' directory and press 'A'.
    5. Continue to step 12.
  10. Select the title you want and press 'A' to open the file menu on the bottom screen.
  11. Select 'Open containing folder' and press 'A'.
  12. Select the largest .app and press 'A' to open the file menu on the bottom screen.
  13. Select 'NCCH image options...' and press 'A'.
  14. Select 'Mount image to drive' and press 'A'.
  15. You will now be in the mounted .app file. Find the file you want to dump and press 'A' to open the file menu on the bottom screen.
  16. Select 'Copy to 0:/gm9/out' and press 'A'
  17. The file has been saved to 'SD:/gm9/out/'
Follow these steps to dump all contents from a system title:
  1. Back up your 'SD:/gm9/out/' folder before starting this process, and then delete it or its contents. This is to keep the dumped content organized.
  2. Turn your Nintendo 3DS System on whilst holding the 'Start' button.
  3. If you have more than just 'GodMode9.firm' in your SD:/luma/payloads folder, you should be greeted by the Luma3DS chainloader. (if not continue to Step 4).
  4. Select 'GodMode9' in the Chainloader menu and press 'A'
  5. GodMode9 should now be loading.
  6. Select '[1:] SYSNAND CTRNAND' and press 'A'.
  7. Press 'R' and 'A' to open the directory menu on the bottom screen.
  8. Select 'Search for titles' and press 'A'.
  9. If your search results do not contain the title you are searching for, follow these steps (otherwise continue to step 10):
    1. Follow these steps to get your TitleID High and TitleID Low.
    2. Select the directory that matches your TitleID High and press 'A'.
    3. Select the directory that matches your TitleID Low and press 'A'.
    4. Select the 'content' directory and press 'A'.
    5. Continue to step 12.
  10. Select the title you want and press 'A' to open the file menu on the bottom screen.
  11. Select 'Open containing folder' and press 'A'.
  12. Select the largest .app and press 'A' to open the file menu on the bottom screen.
  13. Select 'NCCH image options...' and press 'A'.
  14. Select 'Mount image to drive' and press 'A'.
  15. You will now be in the mounted .app file.
  16. Press 'L' and '→' to select all files.
  17. Press 'A' (on a file not a directory) to open the file menu on the bottom screen.
  18. Select 'Copy to 0:/gm9/out' and press 'A'
  19. The content will be saved to 'SD:/gm9/out/'
  20. Copy the 'SD:/gm9/out/' to another (safe) location and then restore the backup you made at the beginning of this process.
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Dumping Files from a CTR Catridge


This section is for dumping files/content from a CTR cartridge.
Note: This allows the user to dump all available files to dump. This means that you can dump the romfs.bin, exefs.bin, or even specific files (if they are available).
Before continuing, make sure you have the following:
  • Luma3DS CFW
  • GodMode9.firm in SD:/luma/payloads/
  • A physical CTR Cartridge
Follow these steps to dump specific files from CTR cartridges:
  1. Turn your Nintendo 3DS System on whilst holding the 'Start' button.
  2. If you have more than just 'GodMode9.firm' in your SD:/luma/payloads folder, you should be greeted by the Luma3DS chainloader. (if not continue to Step 4).
  3. Select 'GodMode9' in the Chainloader menu and press 'A'
  4. GodMode9 should now be loading.
  5. Select '[G:] GAMECART' and press 'A'
  6. Select the .3ds (not the .trim.3ds) file and press 'A' to open the file menu on the bottom screen.
  7. Select 'NCSD image options...' and press 'A'.
  8. Select 'Mount image to drive' and press 'A'.
  9. You will now be in the mounted .3ds file. Find the file you want to dump and press 'A' to open the file menu on the bottom screen.
  10. Select 'Copy to 0:/gm9/out' and press 'A'.
  11. The file has been saved to 'SD:/gm9/out/'.
Follow these steps to dump all contents from a CTR cartridge:
  1. Back up your 'SD:/gm9/out/' folder before starting this process, and then delete it or its contents. This is to keep the dumped content organized.
  2. Turn your Nintendo 3DS System on whilst holding the 'Start' button.
  3. If you have more than just 'GodMode9.firm' in your SD:/luma/payloads folder, you should be greeted by the Luma3DS chainloader. (if not continue to Step 4).
  4. Select 'GodMode9' in the Chainloader menu and press 'A'
  5. GodMode9 should now be loading.
  6. Select '[G:] GAMECART' and press 'A'
  7. Select the .3ds (not the .trim.3ds) file and press 'A' to open the file menu on the bottom screen.
  8. Select 'NCSD image options...' and press 'A'.
  9. Select 'Mount image to drive' and press 'A'.
  10. You will now be in the mounted .3ds file.
  11. Press 'L' and '→' to select all files.
  12. Press 'A' (on a file not a directory) to open the file menu on the bottom screen.
  13. Select 'Copy to 0:/gm9/out' and press 'A'
  14. The content will be saved to 'SD:/gm9/out/'
  15. Copy the 'SD:/gm9/out/' to another (safe) location and then restore the backup you made at the beginning of this process.
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Miscellaneous
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Finding an Installed SD Title TitleID Low


Follow these steps to find your TitleID Low:
  1. If you haven't already, go here to find your title's TitleID.
  2. Find a pen and paper or open a sticky note on your computer.
  3. Write the last 8 characters of the TitleID under "TitleID Low"
  4. Continue to the next set of instructions.
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Finding a System Title TitleID High and Low


Follow these steps to find your TitleID High and TitleID Low:
  1. If you haven't already, go here to find your system title's TitleID.
  2. Find a pen and paper or open a sticky note on your computer.
  3. Write down the characters found in the header of the tables on the titles page. For example, if I wanted to do a shared data archive, I would write down "0004009B" because it is in the header "0004009B - Shared Data Archives"
  4. Write down the characters found in the column for your region and the row for your system title. For example, the TitleID Low for the US font applet is "00014002" because it is in the JPN/USA/EUR font row and in the USA column.
  5. Continue to the next set of instructions.
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Alternate Verions
I have decided to upload this guide in more than one place. This is because if it gets taken down for any reason, I want there to be backups available for reading pleasure. I also offer multiple versions of the guide because one might be more accessible, or be a preferred website.

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Credits
VIP Credits


  • @Aurora Wright, @TuxSH, and others who contributed towards Luma3DS
  • @d0k3 and others who contributed towards GodMode9
  • @SciresM, stuckpixel, hedgeberg, and others who contributed towards the release of Boot9Strap
  • @Plailect for inspiring me to write guides.
  • Those from the Nintendo Homebrew Discord server who put together this pastebin that I took as a source for my guide (which IMO, looks better and is more detailed)
Additional Credits


  • @Kyusetzu for providing an easier method to search for titles on GodMode9
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Donations
This is completely optional, but it helps me out a lot. I spent a while trying to perfect this guide so that others can read this and understand as much as possible! I'd estimate around 20 hours went into designing this thread, with drafting, formatting, and revising combined. I want to continue making guides like this. It doesn't hurt me if you don't want to donate, because it is your money and I voluntarily gave my time. I am also paying for services, such as Pastebin PRO, MEGA, Google Drive, Dropbox, and more. Whether or not these services were utilized in this guide, it still helps me a lot if you are willing to donate some money. Any amount helps.

If you want to donate just click one of the options! (PayPal, Bitcoin, Ether, and UBIQ)


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FAQs
Q: What is the point of this exactly and why should I care?
A: This guide is here to inform others of ways to archive/back up their own games, as well as dump certain files from games so they don't have to use a PC tool to do so.

Q: How long did it take you to write this guide?
A:
Donation section said:
I'd estimate around 20 hours went into designing this thread, with drafting, formatting, and revising combined.

Q: Can I dump system updates from a cartridge?
A: Yes! Yes you can! It all depends where you go when viewing the mounted cartridge.
There aren't anymore off the top of my head, so feel free to ask questions down below that I can answer!

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How to Report Issues or Ask Questions
This thread is the prime location to send me errors in the guide or suggestions to improve it. This guide was originally posted here, and I check this site more often than I do my own email.
If you would like submit ideas for new guides, please go to this poll and suggest them there.

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  • Enter the 'title' directory and chose one of three directories:
    • 00040000 for full games
    • 0004000e for updates
    • 0004008c for DLC
  • Look for the directory with the name of your TitleID Low.
    For example: If I wanted to dump the DLC of "Super Smash Brothers for the Nintendo 3DS (USA)" I would go into this directory: 'SYSNAND SD:/title/0004008c/000edf00/'
    You want the first and second directories' names to form your game's TitleID when combined.
  • Go into the 'content' directory.

Instead use R+A, "Search for titles", A to continue [follow guide]
It's much easier than searching for the TitleID and so on.
 
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Instead use R+A, "Search for titles", A to continue [follow guide]
It's much easier than searching for the TitleID and so on.
Oh wow thanks! I completely missed that feature in GodMode9.

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How long did it take you to make this guide? :)
I'd estimate around 20 hours went into designing this thread, with drafting, formatting, and revising combined.
 

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Oh wow thanks! I completely missed that feature in GodMode9.

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In addition that you need to hover over the directory you want to access.

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May I help you by sending you screenshots? For the guide?
 
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In addition that you need to hover over the directory you want to access.

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May I help you by sending you screenshots? For the guide?
Personally, I believe screenshots would clutter up the guide. I originally planned on it, but in order to keep it consistent, I would have to screenshot every part and some parts can't be screenshotted.
 

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Excellent guide. I'm about to set up a new 3ds, can I dump the save files along with the SD installed titles?

Say I have Professor Layton on CIA installed on the SD card. When I dump it and build the CIA how do I also transfer the save files?

All the save explorer tools I've tried error out for some reason or another!
 
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Excellent guide. I'm about to set up a new 3ds, can I dump the save files along with the SD installed titles?

Say I have Professor Layton on CIA installed on the SD card. When I dump it and build the CIA how do I also transfer the save files?

All the save explorer tools I've tried error out for some reason or another!
You can describe your situation?
If you are setting up a new 3DS, does that mean you are putting CFW onto it? If that is the case, then you shouldn't need to dump your saves unless you are using DSiWarehax.
 

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If you are setting up a new 3DS, does that mean you are putting CFW onto it? If that is the case, then you shouldn't need to dump your saves unless you are using DSiWarehax.

So this is the exact situation I own a old 3DS XL (luma3ds + b9s) and now have a Japanese new 3DS LL.

I have a few games on the old 3DS (installed from CIA, *not* using carts) I want to continue playing on the new 3DS.

I'm going to do a CTRtransfer to switch the new 3DS region from Japan to Europe.

I'm going to dump my installed games to CIA then move them to my new 3DS and install them. But how do I get the save files over?
 
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So this is the exact situation I own a old 3DS XL (luma3ds + b9s) and now have a Japanese new 3DS LL.

I have a few games on the old 3DS (installed from CIA, *not* using carts) I want to continue playing on the new 3DS.

I'm going to do a CTRtransfer to switch the new 3DS region from Japan to Europe.

I'm going to dump my installed games to CIA then move them to my new 3DS and install them. But how do I get the save files over?
JKSV is a great option.

https://gbatemp.net/threads/release-jks-savemanager-homebrew-cia-save-manager.413143/
 

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That was the first save manager I tried didn't work. I'll try again so I can find the error message. It was something about finding another exploit or entry point or something.
I'm a little busy atm, so if nobody helps you I will when I am done.
 
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SaveDataFiler will work (at least, it works from home screen (I have it installed as a .cia).

EDIT: JKSM has a .cia as well.

and to be clear, Rosalina is not "causing" problems. The problem is that older software isn't being updated.
 
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SaveDataFiler will work (at least, it works from home screen (I have it installed as a .cia).

EDIT: JKSM has a .cia as well.

and to be clear, Rosalina is not "causing" problems. The problem is that older software isn't being updated.
Well I just told them to use the Legacy 7.1 because I had to provide a quick fix. I was busy at the time and was actively searching for the Legacy release but couldn't find it.

Anyways, yes you are correct.
 
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Just wanted to let everyone know I finished up the GitHub version of this guide, and will now be moving on to my next one. I added more donation options for those that don't like PayPal, and also some more grammatical fixes have been implemented.

Feel free to suggest anything or request something added as long as it follows this.
 

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